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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 34.58 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 34.58 and 18.98 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 34.58 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/34.58 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 34.58 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.33/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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